Mindset for runners
Mindset for runners
Rob Mason
Pressure - How to Harness It Instead of Being Crushed by It
34 minutes Posted Dec 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
– Welcome & Introduction02:15 – What pressure actually is08:30 – How we create unnecessary pressure14:45 – Strategies to work with pressure22:10 – Mindset shifts for peak performance28:00 – Closing thoughts
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Pressure is something every runner, athlete, and high-performer faces - but how we experience it and respond to it can make all the difference. In this episode, Rob breaks down what pressure really is, where it comes from, and why most of us unknowingly create it ourselves.
You'll learn:
The psychological roots of pressure and how your brain reacts to it
Common ways athletes build pressure on themselves
Practical strategies to work with pressure instead of letting it overwhelm you
Mindset shifts that help you perform at your best, even in high-stakes situations
Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling an ultramarathon, or just feeling the weight of daily expectations, this episode will give you actionable tools to turn pressure into performance.
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